Andrew Bardsley

4 days ago | manchestereveningnews.co.uk | Andrew Bardsley

John Belfield denies murdering Thomas CampbellA drug dealer accused of murder told a jury how he asked his alleged victim's ex-wife for details of where he stored drugs in order to steal them. But John Belfield denied having any intention to rob Thomas Campbell, or use violence against him. He maintained his only plan was to steal drugs from Mr Campbell, believing that he stored them in fields or open areas. Mr Belfield, 31, denies murder and conspiracy to rob.

5 days ago | manchestereveningnews.co.uk | Andrew Bardsley

An alleged ‘mastermind’ accused of murder continues to give evidence at Manchester Crown Court today (June 23). Thomas Campbell's body was discovered by his neighbours in Mossley, Tameside, following a fatal attack in July 2022. Three men 'pounced' on him as he arrived home late on a Saturday night, Manchester Crown Court has previously been told John Belfield, 31, is accused of murdering the 38-year-old, and prosecutors allege he had 'motivation' for planning to rob him.

1 week ago | manchestereveningnews.co.uk | Andrew Bardsley

Jordan Brook had arrived back in Manchester on a flight from BangkokA drug mule was relieved when he was caught, his lawyer said, as he told Border Force officers at Manchester Airport: "I'll be honest, I've got weed... no point in lying."Jordan Brook, 31, arrived from Bangkok early on a Thursday morning. He was stopped by Border Force officers before he could leave the airport. Searches discovered he had tried to smuggle in cannabis worth more than £100,000, Manchester Crown Court heard.

1 week ago | dailyrecord.co.uk | Andrew Bardsley |Ryan Carroll

The brutal attack on Mr Campbell was the result of a "very careful planning by a team of highly organised criminals", the prosecution said. The body of a man who was "tortured to death" was discovered naked and bound by duct tape in his hallway, a court has heard. Jurors at the murder trial of John Belfield heard how three men "pounced" on Thomas Campbell, 38, as he arrived home late one Saturday night in Mossley, Greater Manchester.

1 week ago | manchestereveningnews.co.uk | Andrew Bardsley

John Belfield denies murdering Thomas Campbell, and conspiring to rob himA man 'tortured to death' in his own home was discovered naked in his hallway with his ankles bound with duct tape, a murder trial heard. The body of Thomas Campbell, 38, was discovered by his neighbours in Mossley, Tameside, the morning after the fatal attack, jurors have heard. Three men 'pounced' on Mr Campbell as he arrived home late on a Saturday night, Manchester Crown Court has been told.